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Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval, Tampa, FL

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval

4.5
4.5
289 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Lona is a dynamic modern Mexican restaurant brought to life by the creative collaboration of renowned chefs Richard Sandoval and Pablo Salas and aims to redefine the Mexican dining experience by combining traditional flavors with contemporary techniques and artistic presentation.

At Lona, guests will be immersed in a lively atmosphere that pays homage to Mexico's rich culinary heritage while embracing the spirit of innovation. The menu showcases a fusion of regional Mexican cuisines, featuring an array of bold and authentic flavors. From delectable street food favorites to refined dishes inspired by ancient recipes, Lona offers a culinary journey that celebrates the diversity and complexity of Mexican gastronomy.

We also offer reservations for our TopGolf Swing Suites, which can be made via our OpenTable Experiences.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone number
    (813) 204-6390
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Brennan

Experiences

  • Top Golf Swing Suite Weekday

    US$75.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Our Topgolf Swing Suites are an immersive social experience offering guests a comfortable lounge and a premium experience of play, food and beverage and music. With massive screens and a selection of multi-sport virtual games, Topgolf Swing Suites deliver a one-of-a-kind simulation that’s fun for all.

  • Top Golf Swing Suite Weekend

    US$90.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Our Topgolf Swing Suites are an immersive social experience offering guests a comfortable lounge and a premium experience of play, food and beverage and music. With massive screens and a selection of multi-sport virtual games, Topgolf Swing Suites deliver a one-of-a-kind simulation that’s fun for all.

Menu

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What 289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval impresses with "outstanding service and delicious food." The ambience is "beautiful" and ideal for a lively night out. Happy Hour offers "great drinks" like the Guava Margarita and a "wonderful experience" overall. Despite some mixed reviews, "authentic Mexican flavors" shine through, promising a memorable dining experience.

289 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My waitress was phenomenal. Service was great. Food came out very quickly. Everything just tastes very bland and underseasoned.

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  2. Robert

    Tampa18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, drinks and service. This was my third time dining at Lona. The food is outstanding. The flavors and creativity in each dish makes for an amazing dining experience.

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  3. Rakini

    Phoenix19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was really great. He have good suggestions and made sure we were taken care of. The good was delicious

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  4. Ashley

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience will definitely be back. Food, drinks and service was incredible!!

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  5. Laura

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food & margaritas. The Lump Crab Guacamole & Mercado Margarita was amazing! Great service - our waitress was wonderful and made great recommendations. Would highly recommend!

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  6. Ariana

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Latin music was lively and loud, creating an energetic vibe that made for a fun night out. A big plus was the accommodating staff—some of our party arrived late, and they kindly extended our start time, which we really appreciated. However, I wouldn’t recommend the Top Golf Swing Suite. While the concept is fun, the system kept glitching, and we couldn’t get through a single game without issues. This made it more frustrating than enjoyable. Additionally, we had to ask for instructions rather than the staff proactively showing us how to play, which would have improved the experience. That said, our server, Aldolvo, was knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around, ensuring we had everything we needed. Niko, the manager, was also excellent and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Overall, the atmosphere and service were great, but the Top Golf Swing Suite needs some serious improvements before I’d consider trying it again.

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  7. Raul

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so good, and they had the best environment! We will be back, coming from Texas to Florida. It is hard to find good Mexican food in Florida. All these other "MEXICAN" MIKEY MOUSE restaurants say authentic Mexican cuisine, which is not!

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  8. Tami

    San Francisco5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambience. Great solicitous service. Food not great.

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  9. mirian

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Supero mis expectativas , sin dudas un restaurante con un menu exquisito , un ambiente agradable y un servicio con atencion unica . Gracias por hacer mi visita memorable !
    Lona by Chef Richard SandovalResponded on 25 February 2025
    Dear Mirian Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that we exceeded your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed our menu, the atmosphere, and the service. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They told us that valet parking was free for restaurant guests & then when we got there they told us it would be $27 for valet bc of an event. That should be disclosed when making the reservation.

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FAQs

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval is rated 4.5 stars by 289 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval

505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (813) 204-6390
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Brennan
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